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Neo-Confucian Chinese Philosophy
PHIL206 SP
Crosslistings: EAST262,RELI206
This course will present critical discussion of issues central to Neo-Confucian (11th-19th centuries C.E.) philosophers that in many cases are still central in Chinese thought today. Topics will include the relation
between knowledge and action,
Neo-Confucian conceptions of idealism and materialism, and the connection between Neo-Confucian philosophy and spirituality.
MAJOR READINGS
Primary texts by the Neo-Confucians, such as Chan, trans., REFLECTIONS ON THINGS AT HAND; Gardner, trans., LEARNING TO BE A SAGE; Chan, trans., INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICAL LIVING.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Four papers will be required: two brief expositions of a position or argument and two longer critical discussions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
No prior knowledge of China or philosophy is assumed. Careful reading of each day's assignments and participation in class discussion of the readings is expected and performance in these areas will affect grades.
Unless preregistered students attend
the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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